MAINTAINING MINIMUM RIDERSHIP Sample Clauses
MAINTAINING MINIMUM RIDERSHIP. Coordinators shall maintain the minimum, but not exceed the maximum, number of paying passengers in the vanpool. Each coordinator shall recruit passengers to maintain a minimum number of passengers as follows: Eight (8)-Seat Vans - no less than four (4) permanent passengers and one driver monthly. If the number of riders drops to three (3) passengers plus the driver, the coordinator must pay a fare based on his/her mileage. If the number of riders drops to two (2) passengers plus the coordinator, the coordinator and both passengers must pay full fare plus a third of the missing seat. Twelve (12)-Seat Vans – no less than eight (8) permanent passengers and one driver monthly. If the number of riders drops to seven (7) passengers plus the coordinator, the coordinator must pay a fare based on his/her mileage. If the number of riders drops to six (6) passengers plus the coordinator, the coordinator and all six passengers must pay full fare plus a seventh of the missing seat. A “permanent passenger” is a vanpool participant who is guaranteed a seat by paying the monthly fare in advance (by the fifth day of the month). Daily passengers do not count toward the minimum ridership total. Coordinators shall:
A. Maintain a list of all passengers, including daily passengers and alternate drivers,
B. Submit to the Rideshare Office a Vanpool Route Mileage form as required. Routes are not to be changed without prior Rideshare Office approval.
C. Keep accurate records of vanpool operations in a manner prescribed by LAWA and ensure that logs are left in the van for auditing purposes,
D. Coordinate with the alternate driver(s) to ensure daily operation of the vanpool,
E. Calculate fares, resolve personal disputes, and enforce rules for the daily operation of the vehicle (e.g. pickup points, “wait times”, and use of the radio), Notify the Rideshare Office at least 30 days in advance of intention to cease performance of duties as coordinator, Provide the ETC with a final accounting and tender payment of all amounts to the Rideshare Office upon ceasing to perform duties as coordinator, Notify the Rideshare Office of any changes occurring in the vanpool (e.g. changes in ridership, route changes, or home housing locations). The coordinator must ensure that each new passenger submits a Vanpool Agreement form to the Rideshare Office, and Disseminate Rideshare information (e.g. coordinator meeting information, incentives, etc.) Make every effort to mediate/mitigate conflicts and inve...
